Star Party Set For April 6 At Cloudland Canyon State Park

  • Thursday, March 21, 2019

Star Parties at Cloudland Canyon State Park, conducted by the Barnard Astronomical Society and sponsored by the staff and friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park will be held on Saturday, April 6.

"Come see the wonders of the night sky through our telescopes," organizers said.

New this year, Star Parties will be held on the first Saturday of the month beginning in April through September.

"As always we will also be observing whatever planets are visible and DSOs (Deep Sky Objects) like star clusters, nebulae and other galaxies like our own Milky Way," organizers said.

Meet at the starting point of the Disc Golf Course from  8-10 p.m. Astronomy programs are free to all. Usual parking fee at the park applies. If the weather is “iffy” call 941-544-3420 after 6 p.m. that day for update.

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